Jordan Christopher Dean Hoffman
Jordan Christopher Dean Hoffman
Jordan Christopher Dean Hoffman, 35, rural Columbia City, died at 5:58 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, after he accidentally came in contact with overhead electric lines on his farm.
He was born Aug. 29, 1985, in Fort Wayne, a son of Dean Allen and Karen Kay (Pribbernow) Hoffman. Growing up in Smith Township, Whitley County, he graduated from Churubusco High School in 2005.
On May 3, 2008, he married Amber Ellen Hull. They made their first home in South Whitley, moving to their farm in rural Columbia City in 2018.
For the past seven years, he was employed by Renaissance Landscapes, Columbia City, as a foreman. With a passion for landscape, he meticulously maintained his own lawn and grounds. He also farmed, raising beef cattle.
A talented and accomplished woodworker, he began making intricate model cars during his youth in 4-H, where his pieces were selected to show at the State Fair. In his adulthood, he turned his talent to furniture and cabinetry building, making what are now cherished pieces for his family. Following his father’s car interest, he purchased a similar 1972 Nova that he enjoyed maintaining and tinkering.
He was a member of the First Church of God, the Future Farmers of America (FFA), and a long-time member of the Whitley County 4-H.
He leaves behind his wife: Amber; their twin daughters: Kelsey and Lindsay Hoffman; his mother: Karen (Paul Coolidge) Hoffman, Fort Wayne; a sister: Michaela (Andy McDonnell) Hoffman, Minneapolis, Minn.; and his mother-in-law: Sally Hull, Columbia City.
He was preceded in death by his father: Dean Hoffman; paternal grandparents: Richard and Carol Hoffman; and maternal grandparents: Richard and Patti Pribbernow; and father-in-law: Harlan Hull.
The funeral service is at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.
Burial is at the Nolt Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Preferred memorials are to the Dean & Jordan Hoffman 4-H Beef Memorial Scholarship.
This service will be streamed live on Facebook.
